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In this role, your primary responsibility is to define SoC subsystems for AI applications using Cadence DSPs, CPUs, NPUs, and accelerators. You will analyze the requirements of Edge AI and Physical AI applications, and optimize subsystems for power, performance, area, and software flexibility. Additionally, you will define the SoC integration and software runtime requirements for these subsystems from the perspective of boot/control, runtime data flows, security, and safety.\nIn this role, you will set the technical vision and architecture for the subsystems, partnering closely with hardware implementation, software engineering, and performance modeling teams. Leveraging Cadence’s Silicon Solutions Group (SSG) IP portfolio, you will implement Physical AI, Computer Vision, and Audio algorithms into deployed, real-world systems.\nResponsibilities\nDefine and own the system architecture for new hardware subsystems (compute, memory, interconnects, interfaces) and corresponding software stack (drivers, HAL, compiler runtimes, and middleware).\nArchitect solutions using the entire portfolio Cadence SSG IP, including compute (Tensilica DSPs and CPUs), Accelerators (Neo NPU and application-specific), interface IP, and memory controllers. \nPartner closely with dedicated Performance Modeling teams to build cycle-accurate or transaction-level (TLM) simulations of the SoC subsystem. Use performance simulation data to identify bottlenecks before committing to silicon.\nHand off clear architectural specifications to experienced RTL/Hardware Implementation teams and Software/Firmware Engineering teams and serve as the bridge between these teams to ensure alignment.\nAct as the final authority during system integration, validating that the implemented software stack extracts maximum performance from the physical hardware features.\nBuild scalable proof-of-concept (PoC) and reference designs that demonstrate the capabilities of the integrated Cadence IP platform.\nAct as the technical liaison with Cadence engineering partners to influence future IP roadmaps based on emerging Physical AI trends (e.g., robotics, autonomous systems, edge transformers).\nRequired Skills\n 12+ years in a leading architectural or system engineering role, with a demonstrable history of architecting complex systems from concept through to production.\nProven track record of designing integrated solutions where hardware features are explicitly built to support software mechanics, and vice versa.\nExperience collaborating with, or leading performance modeling teams using SystemC, TLM, or custom cycle-accurate simulator infrastructures.\nExperience in Physical AI (robotics, autonomous systems) delivering real-time Imaging and/or Radar (spatial awareness, tracking) and Advanced Audio processing.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\nAbility to travel up to 10% of the time, including internationally.\nThe annual salary range for California is $185,500 to $344,500. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.\nWe’re doing work that matters. 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